Part One
Students work with a partner and decide which person is going to be Student One, and who is going to Student Two. For each of the situations listed below, the pair of students should read the information and then create an improvised dialogue about the situation. When finished, students are to go on to the next situation.
This is a speaking activity and should not require any writing or preparation by the students.
Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 3 Situation 4
Student One and Student Two are sitting next to each other on an airplane. Student One wants to talk and have a conversation with Student Two, but Student Two just wants to relax and be quiet.
Student One is taking his first pre-flight walk-a-round of the aircraft. Student Two works as the flight instructor for the flight school and should instruct Student One on all important component of the aircraft and their functions.
Student One and Student Two are friends planning a flying holiday together. You must discuss the advantages and disadvantages of three kinds of trips: island touring around Vancouver Island, float flying to Alaska, or a cross country tour of the lake country. Together, decide which holiday to take.
Student One is a customs officer and Student Two is a pilot trying to enter Student One's country. Student One must ask Student Two about why he or she wants to enter the country and what they plan to do there.
Part Two
Do the activity again, but this time, work with a different partner.